The most-reported Ecosport run is MAJ3P1TE7JC (2018 builds) with 50 complaints, 6.3× the typical run. Engine and engine cooling problems make up 35% of reports; 2018 is the worst model year at 10.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for Ecosport model years 2018–2022.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Ecosport has 226 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 12% of every Ecosport complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAJ3P1TE7JC•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| MAJ3P1TE4JC•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| MAJ3P1TE6JC•••••• | 2018 | 2 | — | |
| MAJ3P1TE3JC•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| MAJ3P1TE9JC•••••• | 2018 | 3 | — | |
| MAJ3P1TE8JC•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| MAJ3P1TE0JC•••••• | 2018 | 1 | 1 | |
| MAJ3P1TE1JC•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| MAJ3P1TEXJC•••••• | 2018 | 1 | — | |
| MAJ3S2GEXKC•••••• | 2019 | — | 1 | |
| MAJ3S2GE4KC•••••• | 2019 | — | — | |
| MAJ3S2GE3KC•••••• | 2019 | — | — |
Each of the other 214 Ecosport runs has 35 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 47 Ecosport VINs so far, most often 2020, 2018, 2019 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford Ecosport the gap between build years is 1.8×: a 2018 car draws 10.8 complaints per run, a 2021 one 6.1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 251 | 41 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 390 | 58 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 453 | 52 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 712 | 66 | 18 |
Heaviest year here is 2018 at 10.8 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1.3. The 2022 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 35% of everything Ford Ecosport owners report: Engine And Engine Cooling, 811 of 1,818 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 1 | |
| Engine | 11 | 10 | |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 14 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Ford Ecosport; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2022. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 23V905000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump | 2018–2022 |
| 25V126000 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 2021–2022 |
| 25V442000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2020–2021 |
| 20V791000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 2020 |
| 19V023000 | Seats | 2019 |
| 18V312000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2018 |
23V905000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2018: 5 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 1,818 reports on the Ford Ecosport, 2.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Ecosport | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,818 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 41 (2.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 13 (0.7%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 46 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 60% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Ecosport share of that is 1,818 complaints over 226 runs, 0.16% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Ecosport VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,818 NHTSA complaints from 226 Ecosport runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Ecosport production run has the most complaints?
MAJ3P1TE7JC, a 2018 build, with 50 complaints. The typical Ecosport run has 8.
Which Ecosport years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2018 is heaviest at 10.8 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.3.
How many Ecosport complaints involve a crash?
2.3% of 1,818 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 13 involved a fire.
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